Description
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns are a delightful autumn twist on the classic, featuring a subtly spiced pumpkin filling and a sweet icing drizzle.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (237g) water
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp (29g) butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups (348g) bread flour
- 1/4 cup (48g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1 Tbsp (18g) active dry yeast
- 2 Tbsp (29g) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl with a dough hook attachment, combine water, egg, softened butter, bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix on low for 1 minute until dough forms, then increase speed to knead for an additional 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a well-greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to form the filling.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12×18 inches.
- Spread the pumpkin filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the log into 10 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish, cut side up.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the buns are baking, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the buns are done, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before drizzling with icing.
Notes
For a stronger pumpkin flavor, increase the pumpkin puree slightly. These buns pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or a pumpkin ale. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 35